KP 211

Soc of Physical Activity

Sport as an institution in North American society from a sociological perspective. The focus is on a more complete understanding of the role that sport plays in contemporary society with reference to participation in sport activity according to gender, social class, age and ethnic group. Social change with sport as an agent of change is also studied. (Cross-listed as SY211.) Prerequisites: (KP141 and KP181) or (SY101 and Registration Status: year 2, 3 or 4). Exclusions: HI355.